Energy Storage Unit

1.1 This Standard applies to emergency lighting and power equipment for use in unclassified locations and intended for connection to branch circuits 600 V or less. Intended to supply illumination, power or both automatically to critical areas and equipment in the event of failure of normal supply in accordance with NEC Article 700 or 701, NFPA 70, Life Safety Code, NFPA 101, Fire Code, NFPA 1, International Building Code (IBC) and International Fire Code (IFC).

These requirements cover ESS that are intended to store energy from power or other sources and provide electrical or other types of energy to loads or power conversion equipment. The ESS may include equipment for charging, discharging, control, protection, communication, controlling the system environment, fuel or other fluid movement and containment, etc. The system may contain other ancillary equipment related to the functioning of the energy storage system.

The standard sets out requirements for the design, construction and verification of electrical installations, including the selection and installation of electrical equipment forming part of such electrical installations. These requirements are intended to protect persons, livestock, and property from electric shock, fire and physical injury hazards that may arise from an electrical installation that is used with reasonable care and with due regard to the intended purpose of the electrical installation.

Specifies requirements for the installation of sealed secondary batteries permanently installed in buildings.

There are various sub standards (6-1, 6.-2, etc.) that apply to EMC. Information from IEC 61000-6-1 covers EMC immunity requirements for electrical and electronic apparatus intended for use in residential, commercial and light-industrial environments. Immunity requirements in the frequency range 0 Hz to 400 GHz are covered. No tests need to be performed at frequencies where no requirements are specified. This generic EMC immunity standard is applicable if no relevant dedicated product or product-family EMC immunity standard exists.

Jan 2005 - Administratively Withdrawn Safety precautions;
The document provides safety precautions, installation design considerations, and procedures for receiving, storing, commissioning, and maintaining pocket- and fiber-plate Nickel Cadmium storage batteries for PV power systems. Disposal and recycling recommendations are also discussed. This recommended practice applies to all PV power systems, regardless of size or application that contain Nickel Cadmium battery storage subsystems.

The document provides guidance for the installation and installation design of VRLA batteries. This recommended practice is intended for all standby stationary installations. However, specific applications, such as emergency lighting units and semi-portable equipment, may have other appropriate practices and are beyond the scope of this recommended practice. Alternative energy applications are not covered.

The document provides alternative approaches and practices for design, operation, maintenance, integration and interoperability, including distributed resources interconnection, of stationary or mobile battery energy storage systems (BESS) with the EPS at customer facilities, electricity distribution facilities or bulk transmission electricity facilities.

NFPA 70E requirements for safe work practices to protect personnel by reducing exposure to major electrical hazards. Originally developed at Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)’s request, NFPA 70E helps companies and employees avoid workplace injuries and fatalities due to shock, electrocution, arc flash and arc blast, and assists in complying with OSHA 1910 Subpart S and OSHA 1926 Subpart K.